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Remote prescribing and medication access — branching viva
Branching viva on remote prescribing and medication access.
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RACP DCEMRCPCH ClinicalRCPSC Pediatrics
Prompt
A remote nurse requests ongoing antibiotics and a new anticonvulsant for a child when the nearest pharmacy is closed for the weekend.
Opening question
A remote nurse requests ongoing antibiotics and a new anticonvulsant for a child when the nearest pharmacy is closed for the weekend. Give the one-sentence definition and first safety moves. [1]
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